Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970) is an American actor, comedian and game show host. He is best known for his leading roles in drama series such as Marlin Boulet on K-Ville, and as NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the NBC crime drama Law & Order and comedy sitcom television series Guys with Kids as well as leading roles in comedy series such as Andre "Dre" Johnson on Black-ish. He had major roles in feature films such as Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Kangaroo Jack (2003), Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004), The Departed (2006), Transformers (2007), and Scream 4 (2011). Anderson is also a regular judge on Food Network's Iron Chef America and also has more roles on other television programs such as All About the Andersons, The Bernie Mac Show, and The Shield. Since June 2016, he has served as host of the ABC version of the game show To Tell the Truth. In addition, he has served as a guest panelist for various game shows. Description above is from the Wikipedia article Anthony Anderson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Filmography

2025

G20
G20
as Derek Sutton
Movie - Released: 4/9/2025

2024

The Real Full Monty
The Real Full Monty
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 12/8/2024
We Are Family
We Are Family
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 1/3/2024
Buy It Now
Buy It Now
as Self
TV - Released: 10/30/2024

2023

You People
You People
as Barber #1
Movie - Released: 1/20/2023
Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris
Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris
as Self
TV - Released: 6/22/2023
Celebrity Prank Wars
Celebrity Prank Wars
as Self
TV - Released: 4/5/2023
Kings of BBQ
Kings of BBQ
as Self
TV - Released: 8/12/2023
The Great American Baking Show
The Great American Baking Show
as Self
TV - Released: 5/5/2023

2022

black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/19/2022
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/22/2022
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
as Self
TV - Released: 2/3/2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
TV - Released: 9/12/2022
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
as Self
TV - Released: 7/25/2022
Harry & Meghan
Harry & Meghan
as Self
TV - Released: 12/8/2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2022

2021

House Haunters
House Haunters
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/29/2021
That's My Jam
That's My Jam
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 11/29/2021
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 1/7/2021

2020

Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime
Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/31/2020
Celebrity IOU
Celebrity IOU
as Self
TV - Released: 4/13/2020
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 4/8/2020
The Cabin with Bert Kreischer
The Cabin with Bert Kreischer
as Self
TV - Released: 10/13/2020

2019

Beats
Beats
as Romelo Reese
Movie - Released: 6/19/2019
Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
Movie - Released: 5/6/2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 12/18/2019
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
as Rubber Ducky
TV - Released: 1/2/2019
mixed-ish
mixed-ish
as Dre Johnson
TV - Released: 9/24/2019
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
as Self - Guest Panelist
TV - Released: 1/2/2019

2018

Small Town Crime
Small Town Crime
as Teddy Banks
Movie - Released: 1/19/2018
Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms
Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms
as Host
Movie - Released: 5/7/2018
grown-ish
grown-ish
as Andre 'Dre' Johnson
TV - Released: 1/3/2018

2017

The Star
The Star
as Zach (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/15/2017
Ferdinand
Ferdinand
as Bones (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/9/2017
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/12/2017
Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson
Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson
as Himself
TV - Released: 2/10/2017
The Gong Show
The Gong Show
as Self - Judge
TV - Released: 6/22/2017
Drop the Mic
Drop the Mic
as Self
TV - Released: 10/24/2017
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
as Self
TV - Released: 8/8/2017

2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut
Barbershop: The Next Cut
as J.D.
Movie - Released: 4/15/2016
Hot Bot
Hot Bot
as Agent Frazier
Movie - Released: 3/1/2016
Chelsea
Chelsea
as Self
TV - Released: 5/11/2016
The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
as Self
TV - Released: 6/27/2016
To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 6/14/2016
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
as Self
TV - Released: 11/7/2016
Match Game
Match Game
as Self - Panelist
TV - Released: 6/26/2016

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015
Richie Rich
Richie Rich
as Bulldozah
TV - Released: 2/20/2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
TV - Released: 8/2/2015
Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
as Self
TV - Released: 4/2/2015
We Bare Bears
We Bare Bears
as Additional Voices (voice)
TV - Released: 8/24/2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Self
TV - Released: 3/23/2015
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self
TV - Released: 6/21/2015
Middle of the Night Show
Middle of the Night Show
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 10/8/2015

2014

The Town that Dreaded Sundown
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
as Lone Wolf Morales
Movie - Released: 10/16/2014
black-ish
black-ish
as Andre Johnson
TV - Released: 9/24/2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 2/17/2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
TV - Released: 2/17/2014
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as Self
TV - Released: 12/21/2014

2013

The Power of Few
The Power of Few
as Junkshow
Movie - Released: 2/15/2013
Grudge Match
Grudge Match
as Mr. Sandpaper Hands
Movie - Released: 12/25/2013
Hollywood Game Night
Hollywood Game Night
as Self
TV - Released: 7/11/2013
Beat Bobby Flay
Beat Bobby Flay
as Self
TV - Released: 8/24/2013

2012

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/19/2012
Goats
Goats
as Coach
Movie - Released: 8/10/2012
Guys with Kids
Guys with Kids
as Gary
TV - Released: 9/12/2012
Gotham Comedy Live
Gotham Comedy Live
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 11/15/2012

2011

Scream 4
Scream 4
as Deputy Perkins
Movie - Released: 4/13/2011
The Big Year
The Big Year
as Bill Clemont
Movie - Released: 10/13/2011
Brain Games
Brain Games
as Self
TV - Released: 10/9/2011
Shameless
Shameless
as Marty Fisher
TV - Released: 1/9/2011

2010

The Back-Up Plan
The Back-Up Plan
as Playground Dad
Movie - Released: 4/23/2010
Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas
Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas
Movie - Released: 3/26/2010
Treme
Treme
as Derek Watson
TV - Released: 4/11/2010
Conan
Conan
as Self
TV - Released: 11/8/2010
Raising Hope
Raising Hope
as Neighbor
TV - Released: 9/21/2010

2009

Steppin: The Movie
Steppin: The Movie
as Trevor
Movie - Released: 5/19/2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 7/16/2009

2008

TV
Black Poker Stars Invitational
as Self
TV - Released: 3/18/2008

2007

Transformers
Transformers
as Glen Whitmann
Movie - Released: 6/27/2007
Samantha Who?
Samantha Who?
as Rafael Grace
TV - Released: 10/15/2007
K-Ville
K-Ville
as Marlin Boulet
TV - Released: 9/17/2007

2006

The Departed
The Departed
as Brown
Movie - Released: 10/4/2006
Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4
as Mahalik
Movie - Released: 4/12/2006
The Last Stand
The Last Stand
as Jay
Movie - Released: 12/7/2006
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 9/16/2006
Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles
as Koolomassai (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/13/2006
'Til Death
'Til Death
as Cofeld
TV - Released: 9/7/2006
Campus Ladies
Campus Ladies
TV - Released: 1/8/2006
Psych
Psych
as Thane
TV - Released: 7/7/2006

2005

Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
as Key
Movie - Released: 7/22/2005
Hoodwinked!
Hoodwinked!
as Detective Bill Stork (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/16/2005
King's Ransom
King's Ransom
as Malcolm King
Movie - Released: 4/22/2005
The Gospel Live Concert
The Gospel Live Concert
as Host
Movie - Released: 12/26/2005
TV
Too Late with Adam Carolla
TV - Released: 8/8/2005
The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 11/11/2005
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
as Self - Restaurant Patron
TV - Released: 5/30/2005
SNL Digital Shorts
SNL Digital Shorts
TV - Released: 12/3/2005

2004

My Baby's Daddy
My Baby's Daddy
as G
Movie - Released: 1/9/2004
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
as Derek Bowman
Movie - Released: 3/12/2004
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
as Burger Shack Employee
Movie - Released: 7/2/2004
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
as Percy "Bone" Hamilton
TV - Released: 9/22/2004
Entourage
Entourage
TV - Released: 7/18/2004
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/2004

2003

Kangaroo Jack
Kangaroo Jack
as Louis Booker
Movie - Released: 1/17/2003
Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave
as Tommy
Movie - Released: 2/28/2003
Scary Movie 3
Scary Movie 3
as Mahalik
Movie - Released: 10/24/2003
Malibu's Most Wanted
Malibu's Most Wanted
as PJ
Movie - Released: 4/10/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
All About the Andersons
All About the Andersons
as Anthony Anderson
TV - Released: 9/12/2003
TV
The New Tom Green Show
as Self
TV - Released: 6/23/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
TV - Released: 1/22/2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003

2002

Barbershop
Barbershop
as J.D.
Movie - Released: 4/1/2002
The Making of Exit Wounds
The Making of Exit Wounds
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/14/2002
The Shield
The Shield
as Antwon Mitchell
TV - Released: 3/12/2002
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
TV - Released: 1/13/2002

2001

Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds
as T.K. Johnson
Movie - Released: 3/16/2001
Two Can Play That Game
Two Can Play That Game
as Tony
Movie - Released: 9/7/2001
See Spot Run
See Spot Run
as Benny
Movie - Released: 3/2/2001
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
as Junior Slocumb
Movie - Released: 4/11/2001
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
as Dr. Bouche
TV - Released: 3/28/2001
The Proud Family
The Proud Family
as Ray Ray (voice)
TV - Released: 9/15/2001
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
as Bryan
TV - Released: 11/14/2001

2000

Romeo Must Die
Romeo Must Die
as Maurice
Movie - Released: 3/22/2000
Me, Myself & Irene
Me, Myself & Irene
as Jamaal Baileygates
Movie - Released: 6/22/2000
Urban Legends: Final Cut
Urban Legends: Final Cut
as Stan
Movie - Released: 9/22/2000
Big Momma's House
Big Momma's House
as Nolan
Movie - Released: 5/31/2000
3 Strikes
3 Strikes
as Prison Guard
Movie - Released: 3/1/2000

1999

Life
Life
as Cookie
Movie - Released: 4/16/1999
Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights
as Scribbles
Movie - Released: 11/17/1999
Trippin'
Trippin'
as Z Boy
Movie - Released: 5/12/1999
The Breaks
The Breaks
as Inmate #1
Movie - Released: 2/26/1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Lucius Blaine
TV - Released: 9/20/1999

1997

Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
as Matthew Vault
TV - Released: 9/8/1997
The View
The View
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 8/11/1997

1996

Alien Avengers
Alien Avengers
as Alley Hood #2
Movie - Released: 8/3/1996
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/1996

1995

In the House
In the House
TV - Released: 4/10/1995
Hang Time
Hang Time
as Teddy Broadis
TV - Released: 9/9/1995
MADtv
MADtv
as Self
TV - Released: 10/14/1995
MADtv
MADtv
TV - Released: 10/14/1995

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1990

Law & Order
Law & Order
as Kevin Bernard
TV - Released: 9/13/1990

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/5/1988

1987

Kids' Choice Awards
Kids' Choice Awards
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 1/18/1987

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1949

The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 1/25/1949